Deborah Franklin to Margaret Strahan, December 24, 1751

Desember 24 1751

Madam

I am ordored by my master to write for sum books for Salley Franklin. I am in hopes shee will be abel to write her selfe by the Spring. 1

My Dafter Gives her Duty to Mr. Strayhon and his Lady and her Compleyments to Master Billey and all his Brothers and Sisters. My Son is Gon to Boston on a Visit to his friends. I supose Mr. Franklin will write him Selfe. Mr. and Mis Hall air verey well. Thay have lost thair other Child. 2 Shee lays in this winter. My Compleyments to Mr. Strayhon and all your Dear littel Famely. I am Dear Madam your Humbel Sarvant

Deborah Franklin

Enclos’d 3 is a Bill on Mr. Richard Manley for £30 Barbadoes Currency. On the Change you will easily learn its Sterling Value. If Mr. Manley refuses to pay it, give his Letter to Mr. David Barclay, Merchant in London, who has a Power from Mrs. Middleton, and will compel him. 4